Chapter 14 Summary

The next day, Ettinger offers David a gun. David tells him he will think about this, and goes on repairing the kitchen door as best as he can. Suddenly, he notices that Petrus has come back. He has come back with his wife, and brought supplies for his new land. David watches as Petrus unloads the truck and goes into his house. David wonders why Petrus didn't tell Lucy that he was going away for a few days, and why he went away at this particular time. Lucy brushes the comment off. Throughout the day, Petrus does not make any contact with Lucy or with David. David spots him working near the dam, and approaches him. They talk about the incident; Petrus has heard about it. Petrus inquires if Lucy will be at her stall in the market tomorrow; Lucy tells David that...